Nigerian People History Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: History
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Topic: Nigerian People
Sub-topic: Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria. The states that comprise the geopolitical zones
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of a geopolitical zone.
2. Mention the number of geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
3. Examine the states that comprise the geopolitical zones.
4. Justify the division of Nigeria into the geopolitical zones.

Keywords

• Geopolitical zone
• States
• Division

Set Induction

• Begin by showing a map of Nigeria and ask pupils to name any states they know.
• Discuss briefly what they know about the division of Nigeria.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils are familiar with the map of Nigeria and some states.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Map of Nigeria showing the geopolitical zones
• Charts containing concepts of the topic
• Visual aids (videos or images) of Nigeria’s map
• Reference Book: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Connect the lesson to previous knowledge about Nigeria and its states.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving

Learning Materials

• Map of Nigeria
• Charts and visual aids
• Worksheets

Instructional Materials

• Maps, charts, worksheets, and visual aids

Content

1. Meaning of Geopolitical Zone:
   • A geopolitical zone is a region in Nigeria created for administrative and political purposes.
2. Number of Geopolitical Zones:
   • There are six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
3. Geopolitical Zones and States:
   • North Central: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
   • North East: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe.
   • North West: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara.
   • South East: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo.
   • South South: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Rivers.
   • South West: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo.
4. Justification for Geopolitical Zones:
   • To ensure balanced development.
   • For ease of administration.
   • To promote unity and representation.

Evaluation:

1. A geopolitical zone is a ______ in Nigeria. (a) state (b) region (c) country (d) continent
2. Nigeria has ______ geopolitical zones. (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 7
3. The North Central zone includes the state of ______. (a) Lagos (b) Benue (c) Rivers (d) Imo
4. ______ is in the North East zone. (a) Kano (b) Yobe (c) Enugu (d) Ekiti
5. The North West zone has the state of ______. (a) Sokoto (b) Delta (c) Anambra (d) Ogun
6. The South East zone includes ______. (a) Borno (b) Abia (c) Bayelsa (d) Lagos
7. Rivers state is in the ______ zone. (a) North West (b) South East (c) South South (d) North East
8. The state of Ogun is found in the ______ zone. (a) North Central (b) South East (c) South South (d) South West
9. ______ is the capital of Nigeria and is in the North Central zone. (a) Lagos (b) Abuja (c) Kano (d) Enugu
10. Nigeria is divided into geopolitical zones for ______. (a) confusion (b) unity (c) chaos (d) imbalance
11. The ______ zone includes the state of Cross River. (a) North West (b) South South (c) North East (d) South East
12. ______ state is in the South West zone. (a) Yobe (b) Edo (c) Ekiti (d) Kogi
13. The North Central zone includes the state of ______. (a) Katsina (b) Kwara (c) Borno (d) Delta
14. ______ is a state in the South East zone. (a) Anambra (b) Adamawa (c) Gombe (d) Sokoto
15. Nigeria’s geopolitical zones help with ______. (a) confusion (b) representation (c) division (d) separation

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is a geopolitical zone? A: A geopolitical zone is a region in Nigeria created for administrative and political purposes.
2. Q: How many geopolitical zones are there in Nigeria? A: There are six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
3. Q: Can you name the geopolitical zones? A: Yes, they are North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West.
4. Q: Which states are in the North Central zone? A: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
5. Q: What states are found in the North East zone? A: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe.
6. Q: Name the states in the North West zone. A: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara.
7. Q: Which states are in the South East zone? A: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo.
8. Q: What states make up the South South zone? A: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Rivers.
9. Q: List the states in the South West zone. A: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo.
10. Q: Why are there geopolitical zones in Nigeria? A: To ensure balanced development, ease of administration, and promote unity and representation.
11. Q: What is the capital of Nigeria and which zone is it in? A: The capital is Abuja, and it is in the North Central zone.
12. Q: Is Lagos state in the South West zone? A: Yes, Lagos is in the South West zone.
13. Q: Which zone is Rivers state in? A: Rivers is in the South South zone.
14. Q: What zone is Yobe state in? A: Yobe is in the North East zone.
15. Q: Is Anambra state in the South East zone? A: Yes, Anambra is in the South East zone.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was the introduction to Nigerian states.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining what geopolitical zones are, how many there are in Nigeria, and listing the states in each zone.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display a map of Nigeria.
• Explain the concept of geopolitical zones.
• List and describe each geopolitical zone and the states within them.
• Guide pupils in identifying zones on the map.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in class discussion.
• Locate geopolitical zones on the map.
• Work in pairs and groups to examine and discuss the zones.
• Contribute to the discussion about the division of Nigeria into geopolitical zones.

Assessment

• Ask pupils to explain what a geopolitical zone is.
• Have pupils list the number of geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
• Ask pupils to name the states in each geopolitical zone.
• Have pupils justify why Nigeria is divided into geopolitical zones.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a geopolitical zone?
2. How many geopolitical zones are in Nigeria?
3. Name two states in the North Central zone.
4. Which zone is Lagos state in?
5. List three states in the North East zone.
6. What zone is Rivers state in?
7. Why is Nigeria divided into geopolitical zones?
8. Name a state in the South East zone.
9. Which zone includes Kaduna state?
10. Is Abuja in the North Central zone?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes round to mark and does the necessary corrections.
• Summarize the key points of the lesson.

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